Market Tests Berkshire After Buffett Pledge
Warren Buffett told shareholders that “everything will be the same” when he steps aside. A recent slide in Berkshire Hathaway shares suggests some investors are not convinced. The selloff arrives…
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South Africa Secures Tech Platform Concessions
South Africa’s competition regulator said Thursday that global tech platforms have agreed to a set of concessions, including a 688 million rand media support package from Google and YouTube. The…
Comedian Guy Williams Mourns Father’s Death
New Zealand comedian Guy Williams said his father, Gary, died on Saturday, November 8, after a heart attack at Kohimarama Beach in Auckland. The news drew swift sympathy from fans…
Skepticism Grows Over 50-Year Mortgages
A plan to introduce 50-year home loans is drawing quick pushback from industry voices, who warn that cheaper monthly payments could cost borrowers far more in the long run. The…
MIT-IBM Students Advance Safer, Efficient AI
Five doctoral candidates in the inaugural MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Summer Program are testing fresh AI techniques to improve safety, speed, and reasoning across complex data. The work, carried out…
Walmart Sets 2026 CEO Succession Plan
Walmart named a successor to Chief Executive Doug McMillon, setting Feb. 1, 2026, as the handover date and tapping John Furner, the current head of Walmart’s U.S. operations, to take…
Congress Spars Over Credit Cap Increase
Congress is moving to raise a key federal credit cap, but the House and Senate disagree on how high to go. The dispute is unfolding inside the budget reconciliation process,…
Global Push For Peace Loses Steam
Momentum for a negotiated end to the war in Ukraine is fading, as governments shift focus and front lines harden nearly four years after Russia’s full-scale invasion. Diplomats and aid…
Washington Dinner Signals New India Priorities
A private dinner in Washington set the tone for the next phase of United States–India relations. The event honored President Trump’s new ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and drew top…
Dow Hits Record As Nasdaq Slips
Stocks split in striking fashion Tuesday as the 30-stock Dow jumped more than 550 points to a record close while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite fell. The move highlights a shift…
Toyota Opens North Carolina EV Battery Plant
Toyota has opened an electric vehicle battery plant in North Carolina, marking its first facility of this kind outside Japan. The move signals a deeper push into U.S. manufacturing as…
AI Power Demand Spurs Solar Expansion
Rising electricity needs from artificial intelligence facilities are pushing solar developers to accelerate new projects across the United States and other major markets. Utilities and grid planners say the shift…
Actor To Auction Memorabilia Amid Cancer
An actor diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer is preparing to sell personal items from popular projects at a Propstore auction next month, drawing attention to both his career and…
Wednesday Mortgage Rate Report Guides Buyers
A midweek update on mortgage rates is set to guide buyers weighing fixed and adjustable loans during a jittery housing season. The brief highlights average rates and the latest on…
Teen Suspect Named in Jakarta Mosque Attack
Authorities in Indonesia have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspected perpetrator of an attack at a high school mosque in Jakarta during Friday prayers. The incident, which disrupted worship…
Guest Evicted Mid-Trip With 15 Minutes
A couple’s anniversary getaway ended with a countdown at the door, raising fresh questions about hotel practices and guest rights. Patrick M. D’Aoust says he was told he had only…
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